Happening
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæpɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Happening is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of happen.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of happen.
More Meanings
- Something that happens.
- (originally art) A spontaneous or improvised event, especially one that involves audience participation.
- (slang, of a place) Busy, lively; vibrant, dynamic; fashionable.
- (slang, of a person or product) Trendy, up-to-the-minute.
Example Sentences
“[…]San Francisco is not exactly the most happening place, you know.”
When the show ends, the circular, sunken floor is one of the more happening dance clubs in town.
They're a little noisy if you open your balcony door but otherwise offer a glimpse of one of Disney World's more happening places.
Three follow-up singles, all ecological or religious in theme, did chart in the lower reaches of the Hot 100. Thereafter, Ocean remained a Canadian happening.
Word Forms
- happenings
Synonyms for happening
Depending on context, synonyms include event, incident, affair, befalling, episode, goings-on.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include occurrence, moving, turning, coming, faring, nick.
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Sources & Attribution
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